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Preheat the oven according to the package instructions for the devil’s food cake mix. In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter using the required eggs, oil, and water as directed on the cake mix box. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake as specified on the packaging until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup until completely smooth.
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When the cake is finished baking and still warm, use a fork to poke holes evenly across the entire surface. Gently pour the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate syrup mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Spread with a spatula if needed to distribute the mixture evenly.
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Let the cake cool completely to room temperature before proceeding to the topping.
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In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk and instant chocolate pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add chocolate syrup and whisk until combined. Gradually fold in the whipped topping a little at a time until fully incorporated.
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Spread the whipped chocolate topping evenly over the cooled cake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the topping to set and flavours to develop.
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Before serving, sprinkle the crushed Oreo cookies evenly over the top of the cake. Optionally, drizzle with extra chocolate syrup to garnish individual portions.